Hanbat Arboretum in Daejeon has an official 2026 guided interpretation program. Guided visits cover the East and West Gardens, normally last around 40–60 minutes and are open to people aged six and above. Groups of ten or more can reserve through Daejeon OK Reservation up to three months before the visit. Individual visitors are directed to a 15:00 walk-in guided session Tuesday–Friday, departing from the research/administration building entrance beside the tropical plant house. No advance booking is necessary for independent arboretum walks. The East Garden closes on Mondays and the West Garden on Tuesdays, so plan your route accordingly. The city booking portal lists a free first-come weekday tour product running October 19–November 20, 2026. The operator's March announcement leaves the overall program end date open, so do not assume sessions continue beyond November 20 without rechecking. Address: 169 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon. Contact: 042-270-8473 or 042-270-8458.
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- Oct 20, 2026
Daejeon Hanbat Arboretum: free November tours versus walk-in visits
Weekday guided tours are listed through November 20, 2026. Independent garden visits need no booking, while organized groups must reserve ahead.

Visitors need to distinguish ordinary entry, group tours and the 15:00 weekday walk-in interpretation session.
Before deciding to visit
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What we're seeing
There are three distinct options: ordinary garden access, pre-booked group tours and individual 15:00 weekday guided walks.
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What we still don't know
Current tour availability, new sessions after November 20, construction-related restrictions and rainy-day operations have not been confirmed.